Game Varieties:

South Pacific Safaris New Zealand offers hunters a wide range of trophy hunts. Red Stag, Wapiti (Elk), Fallow Buck, Tahr, Chamois, Feral Goat, Boar, Arapara Ram, Whitetail and Sika

South Pacific Safaris New Zealand also offer clients complimentary Opossum, Rabbit and Hare hunts. Excellent sea and fresh water fishing is available just a short drive from Glencree Lodge.

Hunt Season:

The New Zealand hunting season is from March to the end of August. The best time to hunt Red Stag, Wapiti (Elk) and Fallow is during the roar, which is March through to the end of May.

Tahr and Chamois are at their prime from late April until August, however can be hunted all year round.

Types of Hunts:

We offer both “Free & Wild” hunts and “Game Ranch” hunts. If you wish to hunt “Free & Wild” I would advise that you budget on 5 days hunting minimum. This type of hunting requires a good level of fitness.

Access to remote areas that we hunt is either by Helicopter or 4WD.

“Game Ranch” hunts can be completed in 3 days for a single species. If you wish to take additional species allow 5 days. Hunters of all ages and fitness levels can take these hunts.

Travel & General Information:

The nearest international airport to Glencree Lodge is Christchurch, which is only a 2 hours drive away. We will meet you and transport you in a comfortable 4 wheel drive to our hunting lodge. Non hunting companions are also very welcome and catered for. The choice of sightseeing, whale watching, coastal walks and of course, Trophy shopping are all available.